4 Ways To Style Barrel Jeans

Plus The Best Boots Of The Season 👢

I’ve written often about my rather complicated relationship with jeans. As someone who’s always been curvy but also has a small waist, finding a pair that fits well and feels comfortable has never been easy — until now. Barrel-leg jeans have opened up a whole new denim chapter for me, and the styling possibilities feel endless. For the first time, I feel comfortable and confident in jeans that flatter my shape instead of fighting against it. It’s honestly been a game-changer.

I understand that barrel-leg styles aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. They’re wide, slightly odd-looking, and can feel exaggerated depending on the cut. But the styles I’m sharing below are a more streamlined take on the silhouette — modern, wearable, and with an effortless cool factor that’s hard to replicate. They pair beautifully with heels, look just as good with flats or sneakers, and work with a wide variety of tops and knits.

To celebrate this newfound denim love, I’ve put together four easy outfit ideas featuring barrel-leg jeans. Hopefully, they’ll inspire you to give them a try.

• Frame The Bubble black jeans

• Deiji Studios boucle cardigan

• Cos ribbed tank

• Saint Laurent black bucket bag

• Arms of Eve gold heart chain necklace

• Tony Bianco suede mules